Teacher of Art, Design and Photography

What skills and experience we're looking for

Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals andclasses you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmesand pastoral arrangements as appropriate

Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils withinyour class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity tomeet their potential

Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupilswith Special Educational Needs and where appropriate, lead the preparation,implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements

Use an appropriate range of observations, assessment, monitoring andrecording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning for pupils withdiverse abilities and experiences, monitoring pupil progress and attainment

Make accurate and productive use of assessments to secure pupil progressand report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils

Establish and maintain engaging and effective relationships with parents,Governors and the wider community

Use relevant data effectively to monitor progress, set targets and plan lessons

Set homework and plan out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend theknowledge and understanding that pupils have acquired

Promote and facilitate extra curricular activities, after school clubs, targetedboosters and residential trips where appropriate

Provide pupils with regular feedback, both in real time and through accuratemarking, encouraging pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress,their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitudetowards their own work and study

Effectively and consistently apply school policies and guidelines

Support initiatives directed by the Headteacher and the Senior LeadershipTeam.

Plan for, organise and direct the work of relevant Support Staff within theclassroom This will sometimes include direct line management of LearningSupport Assistants/Teaching Assistants

Participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments within the remitof the ‘school teachers’ pay and conditions document’.

What the school offers its staff

• GENEROUS WORKPLACE PENSION Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teaching colleagues (Employer contribution 28.68%)
• CONDENSED SCHOOL YEAR We offer a condensed school year with a two week half term in October.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RECOGNITION POLICIES A coach approach to staff development, defined career pathways, opportunities for internal progression and ongoing training learning and development and Trust recognition policies
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE Flexible working where possible, as well as enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies (subject to completion of qualifying service)
• HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT 24/7 online GP, EAP, free online fitness classes, flu vaccinations and eye tests, cycle to work scheme & occupational sick pay
• STAFF BENEFITS PLATFORM Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop
• FREE PARKING Free on-site parking is available at Arnewood School

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.